Who We Are
The Tiadaghton State Forest offers stunning scenery with camping areas in the Pine Creek Valley that features rustic tent campsites near numerous recreation opportunities, such as canoe launches, fishing access, hiking trails, and the Pine Creek Rail Trail.
There are concrete nonmotorized canoe/boat launches in the Pine Creek Valley. The Pine Creek Rail Trail runs parallel to the campgrounds and is easily accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. In addition, numerous hiking trails (i.e. Bob Webber Trail, Golden Eagle, Black Forest Trail) are located within close proximity but require a short commute via automobile. The Quarry Mountain Trail trailhead is located across State Rte 414 from Tomb Flats, opposite of the entrance to the campground and can be used to access the Golden Eagle Trail.
For trail maps visit the Tiadaghton State Map webpage.
The Pine Creek Rail Trail is improved and developed; however, the Tiadaghton State Forest is managed primarily for dispersed recreation so facilities are generally limited. Trailheads and parking areas are available throughout the forest.
A vault toilet is located within Tomb Flats and Black Walnut Bottom campgrounds and other locations along the Rail Trail.
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center offers maps and information and has many interactive exhibits that tell the story of the area and the work of the Bureau of Forestry.
What We Do
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry manages our state forests for their long-term health and productivity while conserving native wild plants.
These forests are managed as “working forests” and provide a suite of uses and values to Pennsylvania citizens, while maintaining the forest’s wild character.
Our state forests are managed for:
- Pure water
- Recreation
- Scenic beauty
- Plant and animal habitat
- Sustainable timber and natural gas
- Many other uses and values
The management of our state forests is guided by the State Forest Resource Management Plan.
